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Innovation at Western Digital

Western Digital has long been at the forefront of game changing innovations. From the invention of the first hard drive to recent advancements in 3D NAND our journey of innovation continues to inspire those who dare to think big about the possibilities of data.

Scholarship Programs

The Western Digital Scholarship Program was established in 2018 to help realize the potential of future scientists, technologists, engineers and mathematicians, as well as the dependents of our talented workforce. The global program is committed to awarding up to $1 million in scholarships to encourage and assist students whose educational opportunities will be expanded by financial assistance. Because when we uplift students to reach their goals, we all win.

The Western Digital Scholarship program will award up to 400, one-time scholarships per year. The maximum total award per recipient is $5,000 USD.

Western Digital Scholarships For STEM

Western Digital is committed to addressing access to STEM education for underrepresented and underprivileged students. Scholarships are currently awarded to deserving students in the following countries:

United States

China

India

Israel*

Japan

Malaysia

Philippines

Thailand

*Our current program in Israel is through a separate partnership with Silicon Valley Community Foundation and ATIDIM.

Scholarship recipients will be selected based on academic excellence, demonstrated leadership in extracurricular and / or community activities, financial need, and the overall quality of the application.

Eligibility Requirements:

Undergraduate student enrolled (or to be enrolled) on a full-time basis at an accredited four-year college or university in the United States, China, Japan, India, Malaysia, Philippines or Thailand

Undergraduate students majoring in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics or Science (excluding agricultural sciences, health and other life sciences) in a B.S. program only

Minimum grade average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or equivalent

Demonstrated financial need or hardship

Traditionally underrepresented populations in the STEM disciplines, including females and individuals of African-American or Latino descent in the United States

We.care Scholarships

In addition to the Western Digital Scholarships for STEM, Western Digital is creating opportunities for our employee dependents to thrive through our We.care Scholarships.

This program has been established to support the educational pursuits of deserving dependents of Western Digital employees. In recognition of the breadth of talent represented by our employee base, this program is open to students of all majors. Scholarship recipients will be selected based on academic excellence, demonstrated leadership in extracurricular and / or community activities, the overall quality of the application and financial need.

Eligibility Requirements:

Legal dependent of a regular, full-time Western Digital employee with an employee level of 109 or below at the time the application is submitted

Undergraduate student enrolled (or to be enrolled) on a full-time basis at an accredited four-year college/university